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[–] Teapot@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I can easily go 50km/h on flat ground for a short amount of time in a mountain bike if I want to and I'm almost obese

Very much doubt that

[–] sysgen@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

50km/h for a short amount of time is far from unusual for most cyclists. The fastest cyclists can do 90km/h in a burst which requires ~5x more effort than going 50km/h.

Most people with a little training can do ~1200W which is enough to get to those speeds with a good position on a well adjusted bike.

[–] Teapot@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're right, my bad. Seems fast to me!

[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

I broke 20 mph on my longboard regularly on flat ground.

[–] Mardoniush@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's fast and I'd have to probably stop for a break, but for a sprint on a light bike on a good road...yeah, not unheard of. I can keep up 30kph for 10 min or more if trying.

Both of these are not "commuting in your work dress" levels of effort though. In normal use you're rarely going above 20-25 unpowered and 30 powered on the flat.

[–] sysgen@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

Yep, but it is teenagers doing stupid things levels of effort, though.